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Hugh Dane, star of The Office, Bridesmaids and The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, died on May 16 at the age of 75.

Paying tribute to him with a clip of Hank and Dwight in The Office, co-star Rainn Wilson tweeted: "RIP Hugh Dane, aka Hank the security guard. He was one of the greats. So kind, funny, talented. We will all miss him. Donations can be made in his name to innercityculturalcenter.org."

Hugh had been acting for nearly 30 years of his life, starting out in 1990 with a small role in the TV series Hunter.

Jlloyd Samuel

Jlloyd Samuel (Image: AFP/Getty Images)

Former Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel died in a car crash on May 15, aged 37.

Samuel's Range Rover was involved in a crash with a van in High Legh, Cheshire, after he had dropped his children off at school.

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association confirmed the devastating news on their official Facebook page.

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There was a statement on his Instagram page making reference to "depression and suicide."

"Depression and Suicide are very serious issues," the statement read.

"You never know what kind of battle someone is going through inside.

"Be kind to one another. And always know, it’s never too late to reach out to someone for help."

Avicii

Tim Bergling was just 28 (Image: WireImage)

Swedish DJ Avicii has died in Muscat, Oman on April 20 at the age of 28.

A representative for Avicii announced the news in a statement: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th.

"The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given."

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His long-term agent Jan Kennedy said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of Dale Winton who died at home earlier today.

"While we know many will share this terrible loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy at this time of grief."

Barbara Bush

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Former US first lady Barbara Bush died on April 17, aged 92.

Mrs Bush had reportedly been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure, and had been in and out of hospital.

The wife of former president George HW Bush, 93, and mother of ex-president George W Bush, 71, was being cared for at her home in Houston, Texas.

She died surrounded by her family after deciding not to return to hospital following a series of recent hospitalisations.

R. Lee Ermey

The actor R. Lee Ermey, best known for his starring role in the film 'Full Metal Jacket', died on April 15 aged 74.

His manager Bill Rogin confirmed the death on Sunday night in a tweet saying: "It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia.

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Known as the Crafty Cockney, Bristow was a five-time BDO world champion.

PDC Chairman Barry Hearn led the tributes to Bristow, saying: “Eric will always be a legend in the world of darts and British sport.

"He was a tremendous player and a huge character and even after his retirement fans would travel for miles to meet him and see him play."

Ray Wilkins

Ray Wilkins died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack (Image: Pinnacle)

Chelsea and Manchester United legend Ray Wilkins died on April 4 aged 61.

Midfielder Wilkins helped United lift the FA Cup in 1982 during a 160 game spell at Old Trafford and earned 84 England caps.

He also had a standout career at Stamford Bridge where he won the Player of the Year award in 1976 and 1977 before becoming assistant manager to Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea for their 2009/10 Premier League winning campaign.

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MARCH

Nelson Mandela with wife Winnie in 1963 just before he was sentenced to life imprisonment (Image: Camera Press Digital)

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died at the age of 81.

The news came less than three months after Winnie was rushed to hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a kidney infection.

She was married to former South African President Nelson for 38 years, including the 27 years he served in jail.

During his lengthy incarceration, Winnie campaigned tirelessly for his release and for the rights of black South Africans, suffering years of detention, banishment and arrest by the white authorities.

Blamed for the killing of activist Stompie Seipei, who was found near her Soweto home with his throat cut, she was convicted in 1991 of kidnapping and assaulting the 14-year-old because he was suspected of being an informer.

Winnie and Mandela separated in 1992 and he sacked her from his cabinet in 1995 due to allegations of corruption.

Despite their divorce in 1993 and Nelson's second marriage in 1998, they remained close until his death.

Bill Maynard

The 89-year-old died following a fall at his home

Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard died at the age of 89, shortly after breaking his hip in a fall off his mobility scooter, his family confirmed.

Bill, real name Walter Williams, was best known for playing Greengrass in Heartbeat.

Jacqueline Reddin, who is also an actress, told the Press Association: "He was larger than life and he just loved showbiz."

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The rapper was best known for his hit 1994 track Flava In Your Ear, the remix of which featured a young Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes early on in their careers.

Hubert de Givenchy

French fashion phenomenon Hubert de Givenchy died on March 10 aged 91

The legendary clothing designer founded the House of Givenchy in 1952 and created outfits for the likes of US First Lady Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn - including Hepburn's iconic dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Sir Ken Dodd

Veteran entertainer Sir Ken Dodd at Buckingham Palace, London, after he was made a Knight Bachelor of the British Empire by the Duke of Cambridge.

Sir Ken Dodd has died at the aged of 90 on March 11, his publicist confirmed.

The comedy legend had recently been forced to cancel all dates on an upcoming tour as he recovered from a serious infection.

Doddy, famous for his long stand-up shows, as well as his Diddy Men and tickling stick, died just days after leaving hospital.

He married Anne Jones, his partner of 40 years, on Friday at their house, which was also the one he was born in.

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Baylis was known for inventing a radio that could be powered by winding a crank for several seconds, instead of using batteries or mains electricity.

In 2015 Baylis was appointed CBE for services to intellectual property, and was previously awarded the OBE for his radio design.

Sir Roger Bannister

Sir Roger Bannister, the first athlete to run a sub-four minute mile, died on March 3.

A statement released on behalf of Sir Roger's family said: "Sir Roger Bannister, died peacefully in Oxford on 3rd March 2018, aged 88, surrounded by his family who were as loved by him, as he was loved by them.

"He banked his treasure in the hearts of his friends."

Bannister, aided by Sir Christopher Chataway and Chris Brasher as pacemakers, achieved the feat by running three minutes 59.4 seconds at the Iffley Road track on May 6, 1954.

Bannister, who also won a Commonwealth and European Championship gold medal that year, went on to become a leading neurologist.

David Astori

Fiorentina announced on March 3 that their captain, Davide Astori, had died at the age of 31.

The Italian international, with 14 caps to his name, was found dead at the La di Moret hotel in Udine, ahead of the Viola's meeting with Udinese on Sunday.

Astori, who started his career at AC Milan, enjoyed a 12-year career in Serie A.

He spent six years with Cagliari, making 174 appearances for the Sardinians during a six-year spell.

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Talented drummer Patrick Doyle died on March 3, according to his record label.

Indie star Patrick, who had been a member of bands Veronica Falls, Boys Forever, The Royal We and Sexy Kids, most recently released music under his band Boys Forever with record label Amour Foo, who confirmed the news online.

Taking to Twitter, the label's official account stated: "I'll remember you. Goodbye Patrick X," along with a photo of the musician.

David Ogden Stiers

M*A*S*H actor David Ogden Stiers passed away on March 3, aged 75, after a battle with bladder cancer.

The actor, best known for his role as Major Charles Winchester on the classic TV show, joined in season six and went on to receive two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1981 and 1982.

In 1984 he earned another Emmy nomination for his supporting role as William Milligan Sloane in the NBC miniseries The First Olympics: Athens 1896.

After finishing on M*A*S*H in 1983, he went on to appear in a number of other TV shows including Murder, She wrote, Frasier, Matlock, Touched by an Angel, Star Trek: The Next Generation and North and South.

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Actor Reg E Cathey died on February 9 aged 59 following a battle with lung cancer.

With a distinctively deep voice, Cathey appeared in a variety of critically acclaimed TV shows. His most notable roles include BBQ restaurateur Freddy Hayes in Netflix's House of Cards, political advisor Norman Wilson in HBO's The Wire and prison boss Martin Querns in jail drama Oz.

Reg also starred in a number of Hollywood movies, including Se7en and The Mask early on in his career, and portrayed Franklin Richards in 2015 superhero film Fantastic Four.

John Gavin

Flim actor John Gavin died on February 9 aged 86 following a long battle with leukaemia.

In 1960 Gavin starred as Julius Caesar in the Stanley Kubrick classic Spartacus, and later went on to be cast in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho as Sam Loomis, lover of Janet Leigh's character Marion Crane.

John Mahoney

Frasier star John Mahoney passed away on February 4 at the age of 77.

The Blackpool-born star played the beloved dad Martin Crane in the hit US sitcom for its full 11-year run. He also worked as a voice actor and performed on Broadway. He passed away in hospice care in Chicago.

Dennis Edwards

Dennis Edwards, former lead singer of legendary soul music group The Temptations, died on February 2 aged 74.

The Grammy winner passed away in hospital just one day before his 75th birthday following complications from meningitis. Edwards lent his vocals to the band's biggest hits, including Papa Was a Rollin' Stone and I Can't Get Next To You.

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JANUARY

Mark E Smith

Mark E Smith, frontman of avant-garde band The Fall, died on January 24 aged 60.

Smith founded the iconic post-punk group in 1976 after he attended a concert by the Sex Pistols. The musician had been the only constant member of the band, with a line-up that has changed numerous times over its 40-year history.

Jack Ketchum

American actor and horror writer Jack Ketchum died on January 24 at the age of 71 from cancer.

Born Dallas Mayr but working under a pseudonym, Ketchum's novels won him a slew of awards, with many of his books being adapted into films.

As well as a writing career spanning decades, Jack appeared in a handful of films based on his work. He played Teddy Panik in 2006's The Lost, Carnival in 2007's The Girl Next Door and twice as Dallas Mayr in Red and Offspring.

Connie Sawyer

The American star dubbed Hollywood's hardest working actress, passed away in her retirement home at the age of 105 on January 23.

A glittering career that spanned six decades, she appeared in fan favourites such as ER, Seinfeld and Will & Grace, as well as many more.

She starred alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra, Meg Ryan and Sophie Tucker and got her first film role at the age of 49.

Jimmy Armfield

England football star Jimmy Armfield died on January 22 after a long battle against cancer.

The former Blackpool great - who played 43 times for his country - was 82.

He played 627 games overall between 1954 and 1971, and later managed Leeds United and Bolton Wanderers after retiring from playing.

Howard Lew Lewis

The comedian Howard Lew Lewis died aged 76 on January 20 in Edinburgh, displaying early signs of dementia.

Lewis starred in Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, Brush Strokes and Blackadder.

Actors Tony Robinson and Chris Rankin both took to social media to share their sadness at his passing.

Fredo Santana

American rapper Fredo Santana, real name Derrick Coleman, died on January 20 at the age of 27.

The star was a cousin of rapper Chief Keef. His debut album Trappin Ain't Dead was released in 2013 and featured a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. Fredo also appeared in Drake's video for Hold On, We're Going Home, playing a man who kidnapped Drake's girlfriend.

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Best known for playing Marlene Kratz, she was dubbed 'Australia's favourite mum and grandmother'.

A popular figure, a tribute in The Sydney Morning Herald read: "Much loved by all, especially by her brother Peter, sister-in-law Kaaren, aunt to Mark, Cait and Bridget, great aunt to Phoebe and Ursela, grandmother to Harriet and James.

"Also Andrew and Sarah. Bless her eternal soul."

Ed Doolan

Legendary BBC radio presenter Ed Doolan died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of January 16. The star had been battling vascular dementia since 2013.

Ed started his career in radio at BRMB (now Free Radio Birmingham) in 1974 before moving to BBC West Midlands in 1982.

He was awarded the MBE for services to broadcasting and charity and was also the recipient of a Sony Gold Award

Peter Wyngarde

Actor Peter Wyngarde died on January 15 at the age of 90

The star was best known for his role as sleuth Jason King in Department S and its spin-off Jason King.

He also starred in the 1980 Flash Gordon movie as metal-masked villain General Klytus.

Peter also starred in the very first British gay drama, South, which aired on ITV in 1959 and was met with a backlash of furious homophobic abuse from the public and media at the time.

Dolores O'Riordan

Cranberries star Dolores O'Riordan died on January 15 aged 46.

As the lead singer of Irish rock band The Cranberries, she rose to international fame in the 1990s with their debut album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?

She also released two solo albums, and appeared as a judge on the Irish version of reality singing competition show The Voice.

Cyrille Regis

West Brom and Coventry legend Cyrille Regis died on January 14 aged 59 after suffering a heart attack.

The former striker was a pioneer for black footballers in the late 1970s. Regis won five caps for England and was awarded an MBE in 2008.

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The director was well known for making films such as Police Academy and The First Wives Club.

He also created the acclaimed sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati and won awards for his work, including an Emmy in 1988 for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.

Keith Jackson

Keith Jackson, the voice of American college football, died on January 12 aged 89.

The legendary broadcaster spent 56 years covering the sport before his final game in 2006.

Jackson served on American channel ABC Sports, and became synonymous with his trademark line "Whoa, Nellie."

Bella Emberg

Blunderwoman comedy star Bella Emberg died on January 12 at the age of 80.

She found fame in the 1980s, most notably alongside Russ Abbot, with whom she shared a comedy partnership.

Emberg also starred in TV shows as diverse as The Lily Savage Show and Doctor Who.

Doreen Tracey

Doreen Tracey, one of the original Disney Mouseketeers, died on January 10 at the age of 74.

The performer had battled cancer for two years, but sadly developed pneumonia as a complication.

At the age of 12, Doreen became one of the child stars of The Mickey Mouse Club, the popular TV show which aired between 1955 and 1959.

Eddie Clarke

Heavy metal star 'Fast' Eddie Clarke died on January 10 aged 67 following a battle with pneumonia.

Guitarist Clarke was one of the founding members of Motorhead and the last surviving member of the band's original line-up.

Tommy Lawrence

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence died on January 9 aged 77.

Known as "The Flying Pig" by Reds fans, the Scot made 390 appearances for the Reds over 14 years in the first team.

Lawrence hit the headlines in 2015 when he was stopped by a reporter in the street and asked for his memories of the 1967 derby match between Liverpool and Everton, with the interviewer unaware that he had played in that very match.

Jerry Van Dyke

Comedian Jerry Van Dyke died on January 5 at the age of 86.

Jerry made his television debut on The Dick Van Dyke show, later appearing on The Judy Garland Show and Coach, with his final TV role being for The Middle in 2015.

He is survived by his wife Shirley, three children, and older brother Dick Van Dyke.